Is the Gowanus Canal being cleaned up?

Yes. The Gowanus Canal has been undergoing a major federal Superfund cleanup led by the EPA, one of the most significant environmental remediation projects in New York City. The multi-year effort involves dredging contaminated sediment, capping the canal bottom, and building infrastructure to reduce sewage overflow. The cleanup has proceeded alongside a 2021 rezoning that spurred substantial new residential and mixed-use development. Together, the remediation and rezoning are transforming Gowanus, which is a major reason for its rising real estate interest.